Industry Updates
Scholar Rock Submits Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. FDA for Apitegromab as a Treatment for Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
“With the strength of our Phase 3 data as the foundation of our submission, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the […]
Biogen Announces that FDA and EMA Accept Applications for Higher Dose Regimen of Nusinersen in SMA
“We are committed to supporting individuals with SMA and their families by advancing research that aims to answer critical questions for the community.” Today, Biogen […]
Novartis Intrathecal Gene Therapy Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Phase III Study Meets Primary Endpoint in Children and Young Adults with SMA
Novartis today announced positive topline results from the Phase III STEER study. This pivotal study assessed the efficacy and safety of investigational intrathecal onasemnogene abeparvovec […]
Biohaven Provides Update on Taldefgrobep Alfa Development Program for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
In the RESILIENT SMA study, Biohaven announced today that taldefgrobep alpha showed clinically meaningful improvements in motor function at all time points on the Motor […]
Majority of Children with SMA Treated with Genentech’s Evrysdi Are Able to Sit, Stand and Walk Independently, Two-Year Data Demonstrate
Positive data confirm Evrysdi efficacy and safety in children first treated pre-symptomatically before 6 weeks of age, with most achieving motor milestones similar to children […]
New Higher Dose Nusinersen Efficacy and Safety Data Presented at World Muscle Society Congress, Highlight Potential to Maximize Benefit of Nusinersen in SMA
Findings from Part B and Part C of the DEVOTE study support the clinical benefits of a higher dose regimen of nusinersen (50/28 mg) in […]
Scholar Rock Announces Apitegromab Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 SAPPHIRE Study in Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Today, Scholar Rock announced plans to submit a U.S. Biologics License Application (BLA) and a European Union marketing authorisation application (MAA) in Q1 2025. Scholar […]
Biogen Announces Positive Topline Results from Study of Higher Dose Regimen of Nusinersen, Showing Significant Benefit in Treatment of SMA
The positive study demonstrates the potential for investigational higher dose nusinersen regimen to advance the treatment of SMA. Biogen plans to submit for regulatory approval […]
SMA Highlights: Updates from Biogen
On July 12, 2024, Biogen shared highlights and updates from the 2024 Annual SMA Conference, including their collaboration with Delta Flight Products and their sponsorship […]
Five-Year Data for Genentech’s Evrysdi Show the Majority of Treated Children With a Severe Form of SMA Achieved or Maintained the Ability to Sit, Stand or Walk
Summary of Data Presented After 5 years of treatment, 91% of children were alive – without treatment, children with Type 1 SMA would not be […]